RCB Player Heard Saying "Helmet Pe Maar" After Rohit Sharma Changes Strike. Fans Wonder If It's Virat Kohli

05.04.2023 - 07:45 sports.ndtv.com

Virat Kohli and captain Faf du Plessis slammed match-winning half-centuries as Royal Challengers Bangalore outclassed Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League (IPL) game last Sunday.

Chasing a target of 172, Kohli (82 not out) and Du Plessis (73) put up an opening stand of 148 as RCB crossed the finishing line with 22 balls to spare in front of a raucous M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

The pair bossed the chase from the start with some assured strokemaking and regular boundaries to open RCB's IPL campaign with a win.

After being put into bat first, Mumbai Indians looked clueless with the bat and were reduced to 48/4 inside the first nine overs.

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The crowd at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium was witness to Royal Challengers Bangalore's brilliant victory over Rajasthan Royals by seven runs on Sunday. Playing in their green jersey's, RCB posted a huge total of 189/9 in 20 overs, courtesy of fiery half-centuries from Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell. Later, RR were restricted to 182/6 after Harshal Patel scalped three wickets. The moment when RCB sealed their win, stand-in skipper Virat Kohli celebrated in his usual aggressive style. However, Virat's wife Anushka Sharma's unique celebration was a highlight of the day.

Watch: Virat Kohli Blows Kiss To Anushka Sharma During RCB Match. Her Reaction Is Viral

It was a happy outing for Royal Challengers Bangalore as they defeated Rajasthan Royals by 7 runs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 encounter on Sunday. The match went down to the wire but good fielding performances and disciplined bowling from Harshal Patel was enough to clinch the match. Virat Kohli was not able to contribute with his bat but his romantic gesture for wife Anushka Sharma during the match won several hearts. In the 14th over of the innings, Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed Harshal straight down the ground but it ended up being an easy catch for Kohli.

Watch: IPL 2023 - Virat Kohli Dismissed For Golden Duck vs RR, RCB Fans Left Stunned

The crowd at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru were left stunned as Virat Kohli was dismissed for a golden duck in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 encounter against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday. The dismissal took place on the very first ball of the match as Trent Boult bowled a straight delivery that swung a bit in the air and Kohli ended up missing the line completely. The ball crashed into his pads and the umpire had no hesitations in giving his decision in favour of the bowler. This was the 10th duck for Kohli in the IPL till now and among them, seven have been golden ducks.

IPL 2023: Here's Why RCB Players Are Wearing Green Jersey Against RR

Royal Challengers Bangalore are sporting the green jersey made from recycled stadium waste during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 encounter against Rajasthan Royals in Bengaluru on Sunday. It is an initiative that the franchise has undertaken since the 2011 season in order to spread awareness for a cleaner and greener environment. The team also sports the green jersey in one of their matches and this year, the mission for RCB will be to restore two lakes in South Bengaluru and the initiative will be spread to 200 schools across the state as part of the “Go Green” initiative.

RCB Predicted XI Against RR In IPL 2023: Will Virat Kohli Captain Again?

Virat Kohli returned as Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper for the match against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) last time around, with full-time skipper Faf du Plessis deciding to become an 'Impact Player' due to a small injury problem. As the Bengaluru franchise takes on Rajasthan Royals in the first match of the double-header on Sunday, it would be interesting to see if a similar approach is opted for by RCB. Du Plessis and Kohli did the bulk of the scoring with the bat against PBKS but the franchise needs other batters to step up to, especially aginst an in-form side like the Royals.

Virat Kohli Messes Up Tough Catch Opportunity With RCB Teammate Also In The Mix

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) registered a moral boosting win in IPL 2023 on Thursday, beating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 24 runs at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. With this win, RCB climbed into the top half of the points table and occupy the fifth spot. Chasing a target of 175, PBKS were bowled out for 150 in 18.2 overs, with Mohammed Siraj taking four wickets. Virat Kohli, who was RCB's stand-in captain for the match, registered his 48th half-century, made an absolute mess of a catch during PBKS' 175-run chase.